Bat Review: Gunn Moore Noir 909

"Light, reliable, and confidence-inspiring"

RRP: £429, Owzat price: £342.99, Edge: 36mm, Weight: 2lb 8oz

This redesigned Noir is built to pack a serious punch, giving batters full value for their shots. It delivers explosive power through the hitting zone, supported by a well-balanced profile that allows players to go big throughout an innings.

Whether accelerating the scoring rate or playing with controlled intent, the Noir is clearly designed to reward positive stroke play.

Retaining GM’s traditional blade length and its trademark pronounced edges, the Noir is crafted in England from prime-grade English willow.

The full profile enhances power potential, while the black grip provides excellent feel and control in the hands, ensuring confidence even when the pressure is at its highest.

During testing, the bat immediately stood out for its weight and pick-up, which felt intuitive and easy.

The middle was firm and slightly low, sitting solidly in the hands and encouraging batters to fully commit, particularly when working the ball through the leg side. Testers consistently described the balance as light, reliable, and confidence-inspiring.

Visually, the Noir made a strong impression, with its dark, gothic styling drawing comparisons to pop-punk influences.

Crucially, performance matched the looks, delivering strong output from the middle and impressive distance even on slightly mistimed strokes, making it a genuine all-round performer.

Initial impression: 6.8

Build quality: 7.8

Pick-up/feel: 7.3

Performance: 7.5

OVERALL SCORE: 7.4

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